Sermons on accord: showing 586-600 of 73,482

Occupytill I Come

Contributed by Charles Trout on Mar 10, 2001

Of all of the modern English deffinitions of the word occupy, we each choose the one that we wish. Let us look at the meaning of the word according to Jesus

In the Gospel of Luke the Lord uses a parable to teach us a lesson concerning what is expected of His servants while He is away in a far country making preparation to receive His kingdom. Although we have studied this passage many times, the Holy Ghost has recently shown a light on one little word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For God Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 8, 2001

This message first looks at the frustration and responses Christians have when God does not act according to our plan and then the need for our response to trust Him.

Waiting For God Genesis 16 1 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. And she had an Egyptian maidservant whose name was Hagar. 2 So Sarai said to Abram, "See now, the LORD has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps I shall obtain children by her." And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-4, Genesis 17:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

What We Need To Start Growing Deep

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 20, 2001

God longs for us to grow deep in Him, but according to Jeremiah, people have different plans. How do we then access this growth promised by God?

What we need to start growing deep 11 Has any nation ever exchanged its gods for another god, even though its gods are nothing? Yet my people have exchanged their glorious God for worthless idols! 12 The heavens are shocked at such a thing and shrink back in horror and dismay, says the LORD. 13 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Antichrist

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 13, 2001

Who, according to Scripture, is the antichrist? Instead of being a coming evil dictator, the Bible says the Antichrist was and is anyone who denies the incarnation and humanity of Christ Jesus!

Many, today, teach that we are to expect the appearance of an individual, the embodiment of evil, who will rule the world and be the ultimate persecutor of the true Christian Faith and those who continue to adhere to it. They identify this person as the coming ’Antichrist’. The trouble with this ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:7-8, 1 John 2:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Typified By Adam

Contributed by Daniel Parks on Oct 18, 2000

On the sixth day of creation, "Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion .

On the sixth day of creation, "Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion ... over all the earth ...' And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being" ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Jesus Is Coming! (A Sermon For Advent Sunday)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 4, 2007

It’s the season of goodwill, is it not? Well ... not according to the ecclesiastical calendar! In the church year we’ve just celebrated the first Sunday in Advent - a time ...

Happy New Year everybody! Yes, it’s the first day of the ecclesiastical new year - the first Sunday in Advent - and as you’ll see, everything is a bit different today. The colours are different, the hymns are different, and there’s a sense of festivity in the air … well, maybe not a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:18-25, Luke 1:24-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Imitating Christ's Humility Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007

Knowing persecution can cause an attitude of insecurity, cliques and disharmony, Paul calls for the church to be in one accord, harmony, and humility, following the example of Christ himself.

INTRODUCTION A. Thus Far in Series of Philippians Last week, we saw that just as Paul was being persecuted from a false tongue, so the Philippian congregation was being persecuted the same way. Paul’s advice to the church was to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Five Healings

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 21, 2008

Jesus DIED to save us, but he SUFFERED to HEAL us. This message examines five ways we are healed by his suffering, according to Isa 53.

4 Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. 5 But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:4-5 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church As God Intended - Unity In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 25, 2010

Church unity is very high on God's agenda. According to God's word we have it! It is to be maintained not created. But how? And what does it look like?

THE CHURCH AS GOD INTENDED - Unity in the Spirit Ephesians 4:1-16 INTRO Paul's letter to the Church at Ephesus is a fantastic read. We have already spent some time in it during the month of January this year in which we gave some thought to the astonishing implications of what it means to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Please Jesus More Than Please Yourself? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

Live your live according to the principles Jesus set forth in His life. Not because you are following rules, but because you want to please Him.

05 03 2010 ASHINGDON TIME TO CHANGE No matter where you are in your walk with Christ, you did not just suddenly appear there. No, you started as we all start; becoming aware of a need inside your heart that you probably could not explain. Then, you became aware of Jesus Christ, the One known ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Four Kinds Of Death

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 20, 2010

According to estimates of the American Society for Population Research (ASPR), there are 60 million people who die annually. That is about 2 deaths for every tick of the second.

Intro: According to estimates of the American Society for Population Research (ASPR), there are 60 million people who die annually. That is about 2 deaths for every tick of the second. I’m 100% sure that each year you hear of someone you know that has died. Death is sure, life is short, sin brought ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: *other

#1~ Acts 15:18 Still To Come Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 4, 2013

Today if the Lord be willing, I'm going to talk for a few minutes about coming events on Gods Prophetic calendar and the order their to come in according to the Bible.

#1~ Acts 15:18 STILL TO COME 6-22-13 Today if the Lord be willing, I'm going to talk for a few minutes about coming events on Gods Prophetic calendar and the order their to come in according to the Bible. -- We'll go as far as we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:18

Denomination: Baptist

Hope And Expectation Forever.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 12, 2014

As Christmas approaches many people become discouraged despite the festivities yet we have everything to live for according to all of today's readings. Read on!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th December 2019 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: As Christmas approaches many people become discouraged despite the festivities yet we have everything to live for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:17-18

Denomination: Episcopal

Church: A Demonstration Of God's Glory Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 25, 2016

The church is fueled by God's glory according to Ephesians 3.14-21. Within the church we have the manifestation of his presence and the magnification of his person.

1. Chaos Three people were arguing about what profession was used first in the bible. The Surgeon says, "The Medical profession was used first when God took a rib from Adam and made Eve. The Engineer says, "No, engineering was used first. Just think of the engineering job it took to create the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 8, 2019

A mighty church, according to Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, eagerly awaits the return of Christ, the resurrection of beleivers, the reunions of belivers, and th rewards of heaven.

Marks of a Mighty Church (Part 4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/6/2015 A novice preacher auditioned at a small country church. He was a little nervous, and about ten minutes into his sermon his mind went blank. But he recalled what his homiletics professor taught him to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian Church